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Melodic Death Metal Force SELIAS Returns with the Video “Cautionary Tale”

Melodic death-metal act SELIAS has unveiled the official video for “Cautionary Tale”, a track taken from their latest album Killkarma, released via Wormholedeath Records.

Bringing medieval war into a modern metal vision, “Cautionary Tale” delivers a story of clashing steel, betrayal, and the brutal lessons history refuses to let us forget. The track reflects the cyclical nature of conflict — a raven’s call that has echoed across centuries, now given voice through SELIAS’ signature blend of ferocity and melody.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/ctale

Formed in 2020 by guitarist Steve Elias, SELIAS fuses aggression with atmosphere, precision, and emotion. Rounded out by Guilliaume Pascal (vocals/keys), Daniel Bouwman (drums), and Jeff Hyde (bass), the band delivers a cinematic metal experience that bridges classic death metal ferocity with modern melodic edge.

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Øutline releases new single “925” – a return to the roots of early 2000shard rock and nu metal

Øutline’s second and heaviest single to date, “925,” dives straight back into the early 2000s with an attention-grabbing blend of modern hard rock and nu-metal. The five-minute track pulls no punches: from the very beginning, listeners are hit with moshpit-worthy guitar riffs, rapid-fire vocals, and cutting scream sections, before the song culminates into a crushing breakdown followed by an euphoric guitar solo. Proven to be a live favorite, “925”is a track that demands attention.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz etc.): https://push.fm/fl/outline925

Behind the aggressive vocal delivery, the lyrics of “925” explore themes of a burnout caused by the work-life rat race and the desire to break free from it. As the song progresses, exhaustion and frustration make everything feel meaningless, until a glimmer of hope finally emerges.

The song is Øutline’s second single from the upcoming EP, offering a small bite of the band’s fresh sound and expanding catalogue. All tracks on the EP were mixed by Sami Niittykoski and mastered by Miro Kiiski. The new single will be featured in Øutline’s spring 2026 live shows, which will be announced via the band’s social media channels.

Finnish diverse melodic metal band Dreamferno releases eponymous single

Finnish diverse melodic metal band Dreamferno has released their eponymous single. Over 12 minute piece takes the listener through a musical journey that challenges and rewards the listener with beautiful soundscapes and imaginatively detailed compositional work.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/dreamferno-dreamferno

And we shall let the band introduce their work:

“Welcome to the steppes of Dreamferno! This is the debut single of our new upcoming musical adventure. Naming our fresh single after our group has multiple meanings. Firstly, it signals a new era of creation with renewed band crew, as we have grown in number and in musical power. Secondly, the song previews various themes of our new concept, and is also a display of our unique talents. Step into this forge of transformation with us, and let the journey begin…”

Dreamferno is a group of friends from Finland’s Savonia and Karelia regions, united by a shared passion for creating music where rules are nonexistent and almost nothing is forbidden.

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WACKEN METAL BATTLE USA Announces 2026 Battle Cities and Bands – One Band To Conquer Them All & Play WACKEN OPEN AIR

One Band To Conquer Them All! Wacken Metal Battle USA proudly unveils the 2026 battlegrounds across the nation, where one rising independent metal band will earn the chance to perform at Wacken Open Air, one of the globe’s most iconic and influential metal festivals.

Battles will be hosted in the following cities listed below. Please note that the national final will be held in San Diego, CA, on June 13, 2026.

The 2026 WMBU champion will receive the following:
– A slot at the 2025 Wacken Open Air Festival.
– Full professional backline provided.
– $1,000 USD towards flights to Germany.
– VIP camping at the festival.

List of previous WMBU national winners: Mourning High (2025 – Southern California / Arizona), Cascade Effect (2024 – San Diego), Fadrait (2023 – San Diego), Mythraeum (2022 – San Diego), Monarch (2019 – San Diego), Voices of Ruin (2018 – Anaheim), and Corpse Hoarder (2017 – Philadelphia).

Watch – Wacken Metal Battle 2025 – Aftermovie | Have You Heard the Future of Metal? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCulXiLlaSw​

Wacken Battle Trailer Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjMugRXEc5g​

Battle Cities

Atlanta
​Jan 30 – Atlanta, GA – Star Bar (Round 1) – Esca, Vicki’s Dream, Death Rift, Endera, Valkyrie’s Fire, Disenthralled – https://www.freshtix.com/events/wackenmetalbattleatl
Jan 31 – Atlanta, GA – Star Bar (Round 2) – Jaeger, Red Hot Empty, Sugar Virus, Beast Mode, Dead Alive, Widow Anchor – https://www.freshtix.com/events/wackenmetalbattleatl
Feb 13 – Atlanta, GA – Star Bar (Atlanta Final)
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​Austin
​Feb 1 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live (Round 1)
March 15 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live (Texas Final)
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​Brooklyn – https://www.facebook.com/events/880819674913930​
​March 13 – Brooklyn, NY – The Monarch – Wood Shop (Round 1)
March 14 – Brooklyn, NY – The Monarch – Wood Shop (Round 2)
April 11 – Brooklyn, NY – The Monarch – Wood Shop (Brooklyn Final)
May 9 – Brooklyn, NY – The Monarch – Wood Shop (East Coast Final)
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​Baltimore
​Feb 7 – Catonsville, MD – Morsbergers Tavern (Round 1) – Tugboat, Casual Cruelty, Gods End, Corpse God, Reign, Ametropsa – https://www.facebook.com/events/2105141780021444/
Feb 28 – Catonsville, MD – Morsbergers Tavern (Round 2) – Eden of Fire, Illusion of Solace, Babies for Brunch, Diegression, Deadkind, Blood Zero – https://www.facebook.com/events/1530819171310018/
March 21 – Catonsville, MD – Morsbergers Tavern (Round 3)
April 11 – Catonsville, MD – Morsbergers Tavern (Catonsville Final)
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​Concord
​March 14 – Concord, CA – Vinnie’s (Round 1) – Embryonic Devourment, Sonus, Thares, Cardboard Ringo -https://www.facebook.com/events/2070524426817816/
March 28 – Concord, CA – Vinnie’s (Round 2)
April 18 – Concord, CA – Vinnie’s (NorCal Final)
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​Dallas
​Feb 7 – Dallas, TX – The Rail Club (Round 1)
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​Houston
​Feb 7 – Houston, TX – BFE Rock Club (Round 1)
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​Portland​
Feb 28 – Portland, OR – Dante’s (Round 1)
TBD – Portland, OR – Dante’s (Pacific Northwest Final)
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​Sacramento
​March 6 – Sacramento, CA – Old Ironsides (Round 1)
March 20 – Sacramento, CA – Old Ironsides (Round 2)
April 3 – Sacramento, CA – Old Ironsides (Round 3)
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​San Antonio
​Feb 6 – San Antonio, TX – Rock Box (Round 1) – Aeternal Requiem, Cheese Grater Masturbation, Voltreus, Thunder Horse, Surge
Corpse Pile, Life Undone, Ariah Falls, Forever Silent, Bloodmoon, Immortal Execution, Overlay, Egregious
Glorious https://www.facebook.com/events/3331767850332917
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​San Diego
​March 13 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (Round 1) – https://www.facebook.com/events/1274721898034186/
March 14 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (Round 2) – https://www.facebook.com/events/4304692073075456/
April 25 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (San Diego Final)
May 23 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (California Final)
June 13 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (National Final)
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​Santa Ana
​Feb 28 – Santa Ana, CA – Stages (Round 1)
March 7 – Santa Ana, CA – Stages (Round 2)
April 4 – Santa Ana, CA – Stages (LA/OC Final)
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​Seattle
​Jan 16 Seattle, WA – The Funhouse (Round 1) – Trip The Wire, Ocean Ghost, Fate Defined, AC3, Serene, Wayward Shot – https://www.facebook.com/events/1182381040748946
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​Tampa Bay
​Feb 27 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug (Round 1) – Ramtha, Endurus, Roads End, Mind Virus, Parallel Motion, Coralines Collapse – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wacken-metal-battle-florida-round-1-tickets-1979192270359
Feb 28 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug (Round 2) – Announce The Apocalypse, Failure Protocol, Nocturnal Dawn, Precipice, Livekill, Nibiru – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wacken-metal-battle-florida-round-2-tickets-1979194475956
March 14 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug (Tampa Final)
April 18 – Tampa, FL – Tampa Metal Meeting (Southeast Final)
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​Wimington
​March 7 – Wilmington, DE – Bar XIII (Round 1)
March 20 – Wilmington, DE – Bar XIII (Round 2)
April 18 – Wilmington, DE – Bar XIII (Wilmington Final)

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Last year’s 2025 WMBU national finals were held on June 21st at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ, where Southern California and Arizona-based band ​MOURNING HIGH​ emerged as the seventh champion selected to represent the United States at the prestigious international showdown, Wacken Open Air, that took place from July 30th to August 2nd in Wacken, Germany, where over 185,000 attendees from around the world gathered.

Mourning High, crowned the West Coast Winner, competed alongside five other standout American bands: ​PRIME PROPHECY (New Jersey), ​WHAT’S WRONG (Pacific Northwest), ​PONTIFEX​ (Florida), ​FIREHAZE (East Coast), and BROKEN TIME (Texas). A panel of seasoned industry professionals, including Jeff Buttermark (FM Management), Shawn Quinn (Napalm Records/FM Management), and Rob Caggiano (formerly of Anthrax and Volbeat), ultimately selected Mourning High as the top U.S. act to perform at the International Wacken Battle.

Spotify – 2025 WMBU National Finalists Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5q7Or6tHAsWsAGg8zQSVgZ​

For the last seven years of battles (2017-2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world’s largest metal festival, Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to COVID, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2026 will be the 35th edition of the festival and will be held from July 29th to August 1st. The 2026 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Def Leppard, Lamb Of God, In Flames, Powerwolf, Emperor, Sepultura, and Running Wild, among others. Details here.

Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance to win their spot among over 55 other countries’ champions, and represent the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air. The battles have been hosted at the festival for over a decade and give independent bands the opportunity to showcase their talents to an international audience, along with the chance to win multiple prizes.

How it works:​
​Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter, where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will advance to perform at Wacken Open Air 2026 and compete against the winners of international bands from around the globe in a major international battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.

Links:​
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​MetalBattleUSA.com​
​Facebook.com/metalbattleusa​.official​
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​Instagram.com/wmbusa.official​

Thunder Rising Unleashes High-Octane “Mad Machine” Official Video

Heavy metal phenomenon Thunder Rising returns with the official video for “Mad Machine,” a standout track from their latest album Horizon Line, available now via Wormholedeath.

“Mad Machine” is a masterclass in riff-driven intensity. The track opens with a commanding riff that serves as the engine behind the entire composition, a relentless force completed in just two bars, immediately establishing the song’s complete narrative. Thunder Rising wastes no time setting the tone for what becomes an unforgettable sonic journey.

The song takes an unexpected turn in its central section, paying homage to psychedelic sound and culture with dreamlike atmospheres and otherworldly tones reminiscent of the Theremin. This bold shift showcases the band’s willingness to push boundaries while maintaining their signature heavy sound.

In the final act, Thunder Rising doubles down on their technical prowess, condensing the riffing even further into a single-bar phrase—a testament to the band’s musical precision and creative ambition.

Thematically, “Mad Machine” is an exhilarating celebration of nightlife and excess: the rush of loud music, the thrill of the open road, and the electric energy of unforgettable nights with friends. The titular “mad machine” represents both the literal vehicle and the metaphorical high of these experiences, building toward an explosive expression of romantic desire.

Thunder Rising, featuring veterans of the late ’70s and ’80s Italian rock scene (Firehouse and Arachnes), has meticulously defined their signature “Real Vintage” sound. This unique approach is a masterful blend of modern recording clarity and classic rock heritage, built upon decades of experience.

The album Horizon Line channels the deep, riff-driven energy reminiscent of heavy-hitters like Deep Purple and Rainbow, while embracing the soaring melodic sensibilities of AOR giants such as Journey and Boston.

The band’s commitment to authenticity is reflected in their choice of equipment: classic Hammond organs, Fender guitars, and Marshall amps are utilized alongside modern instruments and sharp recording techniques. The result is an audio experience that is both powerfully vintage and crystal clear. Horizon Line is defined by solid song structures, impressive guitar virtuosity, and standout vocals, taking listeners on an emotional journey—a metaphorical road trip through music and memory.

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Serpent Gates’ Maidenian debut album to be released at the end of February – Furious second single takes a swipe at religions

Serpent Gates, a new and bold flag-bearer of traditional heavy metal from Finland, will release their debut album “The Veil of Darkness” on February 20. Conceptually, the album’s roots go back decades to the dreams of elementary schooler Juho Hakalax, who was crazy about music and wanted to make his own album. But it is only now, after years of passionate and uncompromising dedication, that the planned and prepared debut is ready for everyone to hear.

This full-length album, which is firmly rooted in the heart of Central Finnish metal expertise, is not only a showcase for the talents of drummer Juho Hakalax and guitarist Tuomas Västilä, but also features Antony Parviainen (Psychework, Machine Men) as a session vocalist with his powerful voice.

Now, the second single from the album, the powerful Down the Cross, has been released. Lyricist Jegori Miinin says the following about it:

“War and religion, the basic fuels of humanity and metal lyrics, are strongly present throughout the album’s lyrics, in addition to the general gloom. Thus, Down the Cross also deals with religion and everything that is done under its guise.”

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/serpentgates-downthecross

“When you’re a drummer writing songs, the starting point for the composition is often the rhythm. This was the case with the debut single Metamorphosis, but this time the rhythm pushed the whole thing in an even more extreme direction. The song’s aggressive beat was accompanied by a big riff and really fierce vocals, which Antony delivered magnificently. The C section is a great example of his versatile sound,” Juho Hakalax continues, explaining the background of the single.

Line-up:

Antony Parviainen – Vocals (session member)
Juho Hakalax – Drums
Tuomas Västilä – Guitar
Sami Tapola – Bass

Discography

The Veil of Darkness (Venomoon Records, 2026)

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Crowen’s second single The Unwritten End from the EP Through the Dying Mist paints a dreamlike world with wistful melodies

Finnish melodic death metal band Crowen released a new single and music video ‘The Unwritten End’. The track is taken from the forthcoming ‘Through the Dying Mist’ EP which is set to be released on February 20th 2026 via Inverse Records.

LISTEN to The Unwritten End on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/crowen-unwritten-end 

Crowen’s new single The Unwritten End tells a story where every step is both a beginning and an ending. The song portrays the dreamworld as a place that is dark yet beautiful. Its protagonist walks toward the unknown, carrying with him both uncertainty and the inevitability of fate, striving to escape a world with no way out.

The melody is sorrowful yet beautiful. The clean vocals in the choruses inspired the song’s entire melodic landscape. In the verses, melodic passages and heavy rhythms alternate. The opening contrasts Crowen’s traditional death metal assault with acoustic guitar and a calm, atmospheric mood. “Guitarist Sami Sandberg managed to fit the melodic line perfectly into the song’s atmosphere. Listening to Sami’s playing gives me a hypnotic feeling,” says vocalist-songwriter Esa Uusimaa.

Crowen is a Finnish melodic death metal band consisting of Esa Uusimaa and guitarist Sami Sandberg. On this track, the bass is played by Tuomas Saukkonen.

WATCH ‘Ember Wraith’ music video of first single: https://youtu.be/0N_QWg4VI-w

EP Line-up:
Esa Uusimaa – vocals, guitars, keyboards
Sami Sandberg – guitars, lead guitar
Tuomas Saukkonen – bass

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Swedish metallers Confess announce new album “Metalmorphosis” out May 15

Sweden’s sleaze/metal stalwarts Confess are back with their fourth studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To give a taste of what’s to come, the band unleashed the first single “Wicked Temptations”, along with an official video.

The band commented: “Wicked Temptations” can be described as a classic Confess anthem. It’s a song about releasing the inner animal and just “Go for it!”

 

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Swedish rockers Confess are finally back with their long awaited fourth record, their most ambitious album to date marking a bold evolution in their sound.

The band described “Metalmorphosis” in the following way: “It’s definitely the ten most well-crafted songs we’ve ever written, both music and lyric wise. It’s fully packed with heavy riffing, big choruses and a whole new level of dynamics. We’ve pushed ourselves harder than ever and it really shows”.

“The album is mixed and mastered by Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse) and he has really taken the band’s sound to a whole new level”, they added.

While staying true to the gritty, hard-hitting energy that has defined the band since their early days in Stockholm, “Metalmorphosis” expands their musical palette with more commercially resonant material, crafting a sound that is both polished and explosively energetic.

Fronted by John Elliot, whose commanding vocals have also been showcased with the legendary Crashdiet, Confess demonstrate a rare balance of raw sleaze-metal grit and melodic sophistication.

On drums, Samuel Samael drives the rhythm with precision and power, while Ludwig Nordlander and Asser Hakala weave dynamic guitar textures that range from shredding riffs to soaring solos. Bassist Lucky anchors the band with a solid low-end punch, rounding out a lineup that is firing on all cylinders.

Since their formation, Confess have earned a reputation for their relentless commitment to the sleaze/metal aesthetic, infusing their work with memorable hooks, arena-ready choruses, and a devil-may-care attitude.

With “Metalmorphosis”, the band take this ethos to a new level, delivering songs that are as catchy as they are ferocious, and as bold as they are accessible. It’s a record that will appeal to longtime fans of the band while opening doors to a wider audience, showcasing Confess at their most confident and inspired yet.

“Metalmorphosis” is not just another entry in the band’s discography – it’s a statement of artistic growth, a powerful celebration of sleaze-metal craftsmanship, and a must-hear for anyone who loves hard-hitting, melodic rock with attitude.

“Metalmorphosis” Tracklist:

1.    Colorvision
2.    The Warriors
3.    Wicked Temptations
4.    Metalmorphosis
5.    Beat Of My Heart
6.    Pursuit Of The Jenny Haniver
7.    The Other Side
8.    Running To My Death
9.    Plague Of Steel
10.    Silvermalen

Line Up:
John Elliot – Vocals
Samuel Samael – Drums
Ludwig Nordlander – Guitars
Asser Hakala – Guitars
Lucky – Bass

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RAVENMOCKER Unleashes A Fierce First Step Into a New Era of Melodic Death Metal w/ Debut Single “Infallible”

Southern California’s newest force in melodic death metal, Ravenmocker, has released their debut single, “Infallible”, accompanied by a music video to mark the band’s official arrival and the first of several tracks set to drop throughout the year. Formed in 2025 by guitarist/vocalist Tom Tierney, the band emerges from a period of personal upheaval, creative rebirth, and a desire to carve out a culturally rooted identity inspired by Native American lore.

Joined by guitarist George Patmas (ex‑Dianthus), drummer Dylan Suierveld (Levinia), and bassist Will Buckley (Levinia, Anubis), the band quickly developed a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. Their influences span Children of Bodom, Insomnium, Amon Amarth, Kalmah, and Dark Tranquillity, while each member brings unexpected flavors, country, jazz fusion, blues, funk, and classical choral music into the mix.

Ravenmocker’s writing process is collaborative, dynamic, and rooted in emotional honesty. While Tierney currently leads much of the songwriting, every member contributes ideas, arrangements, and refinements.
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​“We want to write good songs, not just content. These songs were years in the making. The melodies should stick with you. We want people singing with us at shows. We want to give fans something they can feel together,” adds Tierney.

The band’s first single, “Infallible,” represents the moment everything changed for Tierney, the song that pushed him to leave behind a project he’d been part of for five years and fully commit to forging Ravenmocker’s path.

“‘Infallible’ was the turning point. It came from a place in my life that was harming me more than helping me. The guys immediately heard the potential, and it became the first song we worked on. A small clip online hit over 75,000 views, and that connection really showed us this was the right direction. This song started it all,” explains Tierney.
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​“Infallible” tells the story of a man who has spent too long in darkness, giving everything to an entity that never gave anything back. The track captures the moment he finally walks away, choosing growth, clarity, and self‑determination over turmoil. Musically, the song is energetic and uplifting, while lyrically, it remains cold, rigid, and emotionally raw. This contrast reflects the duality of stepping into a new future while still carrying the weight of resentment, anger, and frustration.
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The single artwork mirrors this theme: A lone figure stands in the ruins of a devastated city, surrounded by collapsed towers and shattered structures. Amid the destruction, a statue of a raven remains standing, wings spread, defiant, symbolizing resilience, rebirth, and the courage to rise from ruin.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Infallible” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Spotify pre-save – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ravenmocker/infallible/​

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About:

Formed in Southern California in 2025, Ravenmocker is a melodic death metal band founded by guitarist/vocalist Tom Tierney (formerly of Thrown Into Exile). Joined by George Patmas (guitar), Dylan Suierveld (drums), and Will Buckley (bass), the band blends soaring melody with raw aggression, drawing influence from melodic death metal giants while infusing elements of country, jazz, blues, funk, and classical orchestration.
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Their music explores personal struggle, emotional catharsis, cultural identity, and the resilience found in confronting darkness head‑on.
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In 2026, Ravenmocker will introduce themselves to the global metal community with their debut singles “Infallible” and “Where the Raven Flies,” leading into their first EP.

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Venus 5 share new visualizer for “Far Away” from the upcoming album “March Of The Venus 5” set for release on March 20th

International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – share their new single and accompanying visualizer video, “Far Away”, taken from the upcoming new album, “March Of The Venus 5” set for release on March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.


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Venus 5, the all-female European pop-metal sensation – return with a stronger, heavier, and more focused second album.

Uniting five distinctive voices from across the continent – Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of Hell in the Club), Herma (Italy, singer of Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari (Albania) – the band pushes its sound to new heights, embracing a more traditional metal direction while retaining the massive hooks and glossy production that defined their debut.

Once again produced by Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere), with songwriting contributions from Jake E. (ex-Amaranthe, Cyhra), the album showcases a more mature, riff-driven approach, rich with symphonic and electronic elements, layered vocal harmonies, and explosive choruses tailor-made for fans of Within Temptation, Amaranthe, and modern European metal.

Erina Seitllari stated: “This album feels like a storm made of fire and velvet! Wild, electric, and impossible to hold. Every track carries that spellbinding feminine force, the kind that rises, glows, and refuses to be tamed”.

“The new Venus 5 album is crafted with all the qualities needed for every listener to discover something that resonates. Within it lie unexpected sonic delights, powerful and surprising, that we cannot wait to unveil and let reach the ears of our audience”, continued Karmen Klinc.

With performances at several major festivals already under their belt, Venus 5 are now gearing up to return to the stage in support of the new album – ready to prove that their power is just as undeniable live as it is in the studio.

“March Of The Venus 5” Tracklist:

1.    March Of The Venus 5
2.    Like A Witch
3.    Far Away
4.    Set Me Free
5.    Stereotypes
6.    Surrender
7.    Satelite
8.    Invincible
9.    Winter On My Skin
10.    Take It From The Start
11.    The Other Shore

Line Up:
Karmen Klinc – Vocals
Herma – Vocals
Jelena Milovanovic – Vocals
Tezzi Persson – Vocals
Erina Seitllari – Vocals

Andrea Buratto – Bass
Gabriele Robotti – Guitars
Antonio Agate – Keys
Marco Lazzarini – Drums

Aldo Lonobile – Additional guitars
Serena Torti – Additional Vocals

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